Xi Jin Ping could be in line to be China's next president after being named vice-chairman of a key military commission in the country. The only other civilian member of the commission is President Hu Jintao.

Pakistan has denied reports that Osama Bin Laden is operating in the country. The government was forced to deny a NATO officials claim that Bin Laden was still in the country.

Saudi Arabia has informed France that Paris is under imminent threat of a terrorist attack from Al Qaeda.